Canadian Health
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Federal government invests $28.2M in mental health support for first respondersThose on the front lines of the pandemic are facing exhaustion and many are walking away from their careers. Ottawa's investing $28 million towards addressing mental health issues.HealthJun 27, 2022
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Canada’s move to add warning on single cigarettes good step but not enough: expertsCanada is poised to become the first country to require written health warnings printed on individual cigarettes. Health experts say it's a step in the right direction.CanadaJun 12, 2022
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Canada poised to become 1st country to add warnings on individual cigarettesAddictions Minister Carolyn Bennett says the measure is meant to reach more people, including youth who often share cigarettes and don't encounter the packaging.HealthJun 10, 2022
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Canadian study discovers way to make ‘universal’ organs for all transplant recipientsA new first-of-its-kind study out of Canada has discovered a way to make 'universal' organs that could be used in all transplant recipients regardless of their blood type.HealthFeb 16, 2022
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Crohn’s disease, colitis cases projected to rise in Canada: reportA report by Crohn's and Colitis Canada has warned that cases of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in Canada will soar in the coming years.CanadaDec 18, 2018
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Ottawa AIDS Walk on chopping block, one year after revival; Scotiabank terminates sponsorshipOne year after reviving the AIDS Walk in Ottawa-Gatineau, the Canadian AIDS Society says its plan to restore the annual fundraiser to its former glory is “dead in the water” unless someone comes forward to sponsor the national event.CanadaMay 1, 2018
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COMMENTARY: Opioids, the deadly addictionToday, we begin a five-part series about the opioid crisis on The Bill Kelly Show.Mar 27, 2017
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New Brunswick’s top doctor stresses importance of proper vaccination, confirms two cases of mumpsTwo cases of mumps have been confirmed in New Brunswick. The province's top doctor says people should ensure their vaccinations are up-to-date to help reduce the spread of infectious diseases like mumps and whopping cough.HealthMar 2, 2017
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Canadian kids among least active in the world: ParticipAction studyIt's well-established that Canadian children are not as active as they could be. Now a new study suggests they may be among the least active kids in the world.HealthNov 16, 2016
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Liberals need to move quicker on obesity report: Senate committeeThe Senate says the Liberal government is not acting quickly enough to combat the growing problem of obesity.CanadaAug 19, 2016
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